Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Jamis XENITH T 2010 specs comparison

Merlin Triathlon Extralight

General Infos

Model	Triathlon Extralight
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic CXP 30
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Syntace
Handlebar extender	Syntace C-2
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Down-tube
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Triathlon Extralight Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon Extralight

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post

Jamis Xenith T

General Infos

Model	Xenith T
Manufacturer	Jamis
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Pearl White and Carbon
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Slick
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro TL-720 Tri Levers Tektro R725 Aero TT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alex A-Class ALX-320 Sealed Bearings
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Alex A-Class ALX-320
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	High Modulus Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Profile Design T2
Handlebar extender	Profile Design T2+
Handlebar stem details	Profile Design Aris
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Internal

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes	53/38 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS79
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Jamis Xenith T Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105 FD-5600
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra RD-6700
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Jamis Aero

Other Specs of Jamis Xenith T

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza TT
Seat post extension	Jamis Aero Carbon